What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at The Learning Spectrum?
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Johnstown, OH 43031
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience
Join The Learning Spectrum (TLS), where we provide individualized, naturalistic programming for children with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities. Our programs are tailored to each child's unique needs, focusing on self-management, language, learning, and social skills. Through an ABA approach combined with therapies and education, TLS helps children thrive in settings where they can reach their full potential.
Why Join Us?
Salary-Based on education and experience.
Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
Your Role as a Special Education Teacher
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies – Activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Develop and implement lesson plans – Fulfills the requirements of The Learning Spectrum curriculum program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff – Develop, supervise, and implement the IEP process for each student assigned.
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits – By grading and providing feedback to students' work.
Evaluate the current strategies and interventions for referred students – Modify or develop appropriate behavior and/or educational interventions and strategies using information from the IEP, Functional Behavior Assessment, direct observation, school input, and other sources.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning – Appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Flexible, positive attitude toward students with disabilities.
Competency with a variety of instructional strategies for individualized learning and behavioral intervention strategies.
Knowledge of research-based interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder including structured teaching, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and relationship-based interventions.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At The Learning Spectrum, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!